Quakerism Fast Facts
Perhaps you've heard them called Quakers, but there is another name you might have heard for this amicable group of peaceful troublemakers
What is the Religious Society of Friends?
One word, many meanings! Friends gather each week to sit in ____ for worship together at their Monthly _____ and occasionally after that attend a committee _____ or two.
What is the meeting
Hide it under a bushel... no! This is the thing that Quakers believe shines in everyone.
What is the Inner Light?
This famous Quaker is one of Britains greatest actors, whose career includes television, film, and stage credits, and even an appointment of Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire.
Who is Judy Dench?
This guy who founded Quakerism, actually had a lot to say! In fact his journal is still read widely by Friends across the world today.
Who is George Fox?
Sun day?!... I think not, Apollo, hold your chariot! In Quaker plainspeech, you might tell a Friend, "get thee to meeting on ___ day"
What is first day?
Peace and Simplicity are two of the values that modern Friends affectionally call... what flavourful acronym?
What are the Quaker SPICES?
This historical Quaker with a namesake that is literally on the map is facing scrutiny in modernity due to their role in the perpetuation of slavery.
Who is William Penn?
Clerk, please! Not Meeting for Worship, but this type of meeting where Quaker decision making might happen.
What is Meeting for Business?
If it isn't written down as this form of Quaker record keeping and approved by the group in attendance, well it might as well be gone in 60 seconds!
What is a minute?
Quakerism and the Mennonites are two examples of this kind of religious groups that advocates for pacifism and nonviolence
What are peace churches?
This famous former Quaker is agnostic, but you can still hear elements of their Quaker foundations in their music, especially hit single, Take Me to Church.
Who is Hozier?
Manhattan Monthly Meeting is this type of Quaker meeting because it operates with the spiritual guidance of a pastor-- hint: get with it!
What is a programmed meeting?
Smell, taste, touch, sight, and and hearing aren't the only ones! In Quakerism this is a decision reached by way of communal discernment process.
What is the sense of the meeting
Early Quakers strongly valued often identified as Friends of this idea or concept to indicate a close personal relationship with the teachings of the divine
What is Truth?
This Famous Friend is best known for his activism during the Civil Rights Movement and much of his work as a professional Friend happened right in our offices at 15 Rutherford.
Who is Bayard Rustin?